New York State Comptroller: NYC Tourism Industry Lost $60 Billion In Revenue In 2020

New York City NY

29 April, 2021

12:09 PM

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CBS New York April 29, 2021 On Wednesday, the New York state comptroller released a report saying $60 billion in revenue across retail, arts and culture, hotel and transportation in New York City was lost in 2020. Employment in the tourism industry also saw a decline last year with 89,000 jobs lost. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says it could take years for the city to recover. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.